

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 210 mm — 1/500 sec, f/6, ISO 400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Sigma Bigma Bokeh at f/6

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 210 mm — 1/500 sec, f/13, ISO 1800 — map & image data — nearby photos
Sigma Bigma Bokeh at f/13

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 210 mm — 1/400 sec, f/29,, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Sigma Bigma Bokeh at f/29
The second day I had my new Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS super-zoom lens, I took a short stroll around town in the morning. The first thing I found were these pretty pink blossoms, and I thought to try multiple apertures to see the bokeh. I like it a lot.
I'm less sure how I like it in the next shot...

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 240 mm — 1/640 sec, f/6, ISO 200 — map & image data — nearby photos
Main Gate of the Heian Shrine
Stepping onto the sidewalk, the first thing I see — way down the street — were some monks (or whatever... I'm not sure the proper term, sorry), so I thought to reach out with The Bigma's long arm to greet them...

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 500 mm — 1/500 sec, f/6.3, ISO 500 — map & image data — nearby photos
They were plenty far away, so I had a few moments as they approached to think about a better framing, and tried to get them with some blossoms in the background, but it seems to fall flat....

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 290 mm — 1/500 sec, f/6.3, ISO 450 — map & image data — nearby photos
I switch to “C” (continuous) focus mode... something I've learned I'm not very good at... and tried to get their feet, and got one that I think has some merit...

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 500 mm — 1/500 sec, f/6.3, ISO 320 — map & image data — nearby photos

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 210 mm — 1/500 sec, f/6, ISO 1100 — map & image data — nearby photos
Jag
(Pseudo-) macro of the grill of a Jaguar. The grill is not flat, and I was not perfectly perpendicular, so the pattern of what's in focus and not in focus is very weird, and frankly somewhat disturbing, because it brings to mind the same kind of fuzzy-at-the-fringes results one might get from a really bad lens.
Here are two more pairs of 50 mm vs. 500 mm photos...

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 500 mm — 1/500 sec, f/6.3, ISO 800 — map & image data — nearby photos
Creamy Rich Colors
at 500 mm

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 50 mm — 1/500 sec, f/4.5, ISO 560 — map & image data — nearby photos
Same Scene at 50 mm

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 50 mm — 1/1000 sec, f/6.3, ISO 200 — map & image data — nearby photos
Throwaway Shot of Urban-Jungle Japan
at 50 mm

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 460 mm — 1/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 200 — map & image data — nearby photos
Japan in a Nutshell
koinobori, temple roof, utility poles, mountains, concrete buildings
And from the “okay, now you're just being silly” department, later that night...

Nikon D700 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 500 mm — 0.3 sec, f/6.3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
500 mm, Handheld, 0.3 sec
same river as the evening movie shoot
Wow, the photos of the “urban jungle” bring back such memories of my time living in Tokyo. I can almost feel the city around me!
I am delighted to see that the Redbuds are blooming in Japan at the same time as ours are here. (Those bright pink blooms) Lovely shot..would look nice framed.
For some reason, looking at the photo of the Jag Grill actually makes me a bit dizzy – if I look at it for more then a few seconds, the picture swims and I have to look away. Disturbing is right, but interesting.
Thanks for the photos. I very interest in this lens for a tip i am going on in July.
These pictures are realy beautifull, i just wondering what are those things on the “japan in a nutshell” pic. on the top of that pole? they looks like fish?
I have never seen such a thing:) Endre Toth from Hungary
You’re correct, they are fish. Follow the “koinobori” link under the picture for a description.—Jeffrey
Hi Jeffrey Peter from Melbourne, Australia The BIGMA will land here in a week (cant wait) great pics mate.
Is there anything about the lens you were not happy with or below your expectations ?
Yes, I’m keeping a list on my How Bigma is the Sigma? post. —Jeffrey
What wins at full extension for quality and zoom
Your 70-200 with 2x tele or the bigma without
Peter
Obviously the Sigma wins on zoom reach, but for IQ, you’ll have to send me a Nikon 2x teleconverter for me to test with. —Jeffrey